Opportunity International Australia

Changing the face of India

The Elevation Tour - a diary note
	In March this year, 30 women gathered together in India as part of the Women's Opportunity Elevation Tour. Exciting, inspiring and at times heart-breaking, the trip opened the women's eyes to the reality of poverty in India. To hear their story, please read on.

Burma hit by devastating Cyclone
	Opportunity International Australia would like to express its sadness and deep concern for the people of Burma, who were tragically hit by Cyclone Nagris last weekend.

EVENT Tetangga... Connecting Countries, Communities, Clients
	We invite you to be our guest at Tetangga: Connecting Countries, Communities, Clients - a special fundraising dinner for Opportunity International Australia. At this exciting event we will embark on a journey that seeks to extend a helping hand to those of our neighbours living in poverty. Come and hear from guest speaker David Bussau, Senior Australian of the Year 2008 and founder of Opportunity International Australia. These exciting events are a chance to learn more about the role you can play in alleviating poverty all around the world.

Tackling the global food crisis
	It is said that the majority of deaths from starvation happen when food is plentiful, but people simply cannot afford to buy it. War, disaster and famine account for a much smaller percentage. Rising food prices around the world have recently sparked fear of a global food crisis. World Bank head Robert Zoellick warned earlier this month that 100 million people in developing countries could be forced even deeper into poverty by spiralling food prices. The leader of the World Bank�s sister organisation, the International Monetary Fund, observes that hundreds of thousands of people are at risk of starvation because they have such limited access to food.

Leadership change for Opportunity Australia
	Opportunity International Australia would like to confirm the departure of Paul Peters, the current Chief Executive Officer from 15 May 2008. We have greatly appreciated Paul's deep commitment to the poor and we are truly grateful for the contributions he has made to this organisation in this role.

Opportunity Australia founder wins Senior Australian of the Year
	In a ceremony held in front of Parliament House, Canberra, Opportunity International Australia founder David Bussau was last night announced Senior Australian of the Year 2008. David became one of eight state finalists for the award back in November when he was voted NSW Senior Australian of the Year.